Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released October 2020
- Replaced the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FS42, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and FS42 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z6 II was manufactured 11 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II scores vs the FS42 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic FS42
Z6 II | FS42 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | April 2009 | Fresher by 140 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Nikon Z6 II
FS42 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FS42
Z6 II | FS42 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic FS42 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the FS42.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and FS42 is 61 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and FS42.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 pounds) | 132g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,997 | $580 |